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Canon A495 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon A495 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon A495
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon A495 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon A495 vs Samsung WB210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A495 was announced 18 months earlier than the WB210 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the A495 scores versus the WB210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Samsung WB210

 A495 WB210 
Screen resolution115k1kClearer screen (+114k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon A495

 WB210 A495 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A495 and Samsung WB210

 A495 WB210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon A495 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A495 has got outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A495 vs Samsung WB210 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A495 vs the WB210.

Canon A495 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and WB210.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung WB210 to offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older A495 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A495 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detection focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography information
Samsung WB210 Street photography information
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB210 Sports photography factors
16
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB210 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography advice
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging info
Samsung WB210 Vlogging info
21
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (174g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon A495 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot A495Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 174g (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $109 $279